C217 (1/2)
The people from Shouan Palace came quickly, and the one leading them was Gu mama. She was always serious, with a deep ”chuan” mark between her eyebrows, and she gave off a very imposing and vicious feeling without speaking a single word. Behind her were six palace maid s, all of whom were covered with thin gauze.
Gu mama told Gu Yanxi, ”What are you still standing there for, hurry up and move the empress to another palace.”
”The Empress hasn't diagnosed the disease yet, so why are you doing this, mama?” Gu Yanxi said.
”In Imperial Hospital, Imperial Physician Du's diagnosis of the plague is second, and no one dares to claim that he's first. Since he's said so, then it's more or less true.” Gu mama said, ”What's more, even if the Empress is only in ordinary discomfort, does the Empress still need to use her illness to serve His Majesty?”
”Anyone who serves His Majesty must avoid disease. Don't tell me you want me to teach you?”
”May I ask Senior, where does Esteemed Empress Dowager want the Empress to move to?” Gu Yanxi looked at the people behind Gu mama and knew in her heart that even if they hadn't moved today, the person would still have helped them move. The Empress was currently unconscious, and with her majesty in Huangji Hall, Li Gong had already rushed over to notify them.
How could they resist the will of the Esteemed Empress Dowager?
”Jingyang Palace is suitable for recuperation. Imperial Consort Gong and eldest son will be living there for a long time, so there is no need for you to modify it further. Esteemed Empress Dowager will first let Gong Fei and eldest son squeeze into Yonghe Palace, and then allow Jingyang Palace to be used as a place for empress to recuperate.” Gu mama said.
When Gu Yanxi heard this, she tightened her grip on the tiger's mouth, not wanting to lose her composure. His Majesty didn't like the Imperial Consort Gong Empress, so she was allowed to live in the most remote Jingyang Palace. Every year, she would never think of it. The meaning behind these words, no matter which one, was chilling to the heart.
”His Majesty will be back soon. For such a big matter like the Empress moving to the palace, His Majesty has to be in charge.” Gu Yanxi said.
Gu mama glanced at her. ”Even if His Majesty returns, this palace will still have to move. Could it be that empress is sick and wants His Majesty to withdraw?”
”It's better for you to pack your things now than to panic later. An epidemic is not a small matter, you guys have to go with us. You have to change everything inside.” Gu mama said, ”It's an emergency, so it'll be too late by the time His Majesty returns.”
Outside, when they were at loggerheads, Nutty was anxiously watching Xu Duzhong pricking the needles for the Empress. After using a set of golden needles, the Empress's face turned from red to white, and then to white. She then called out to Xu Duzhong in a soft voice, ”Empress, have you woken up?”
”What's wrong with me?” Wang Rongwen asked. His eyelids felt heavy as if they weighed a thousand kilograms. His breath was fiery hot, and he couldn't muster up any strength.
”The Empress is sick, the Imperial Physician Xu can't find any cause. Imperial Physician Du said it might be an epidemic disease.” Since she was the one who needed to make the decision, she couldn't hide anything from her.
”Blight?” Wang Rong He's expression changed drastically as he asked in panic, ”What about His Majesty?”
”His majesty is still in Huangji Hall, nothing unexpected has happened. He should still be fine.” Xu Duzhong said, ”When Your Majesty returns, this humble subject will help Your Majesty check his pulse.”
Wang Rongwei relaxed. ”It's good that Your Majesty is fine.”
”Empress, someone from the Shouan Palace wants the Empress to move to the palace to recuperate.” No disease.
Wang Rong nodded his head, ”It is not only me who needs to move, those who served me in close proximity yesterday are all required to move with me. The harem and harem are not secure anywhere, so I will go to the Ying Tai, and only have one path to the outside, which will allow us to control and prevent the spread of the plague.”
”How cold must the Ying Tai be at this time?” Sick, she could not help but start sobbing softly.
”Cold is good.” But she still had to take advantage of when she had the strength to say a little more, ”You have to be quick when you go to the Ying Tai, and after we leave, all the things on the Qixiang Palace must be changed. Those that can be burned, and those that can't be burned, must be washed clean with hot water, and the ground is diluted with vinegar, so don't let the princess come to the Qixiang Palace for a short period of time.”
”Your Majesty, if Your Majesty has any worries, you should also go and stay in the other palaces. For the time being, don't stay in the Qixiang Palace.” After Wang Rong finished speaking, she began to breathe heavily, and her eyes were about to close again.
”It's not necessary. It might not be an epidemic disease.” No disease.
”What if it's an epidemic?” Wang Rong He opened his eyes and looked at her, ”The consequences of an outbreak in the palace is not something you and I can bear. Do as I say, quickly.”
Without any illness, he wiped away his tears and recovered his resolute expression. He should leave later.
When Wang Rong He was about to lose consciousness, he said to Xu Duzhong, ”I'm going to tire you again.”
”This humble official shall handle matters within his service.” Xu Duzhong said.
”The matter of checking the pulse of His Majesty should be left to someone else. If you see me, it will be bad if you pass on your illness to His Majesty.” Wang Rong said in a low voice.
”We will obey the Empress's orders.”
Gu mama who was pressing down on Gu Yanxi step by step turned a blind eye and only whispered to Gu Yanxi, ”The Empress said to go recuperate in the Ying Tai, go and clean up, everyone who served in the Inner Palace yesterday will come with you.”
”Not waiting for His Majesty?” Gu Yanxi asked.
Wu Tian shook his head. ”The Empress won't meet with His Majesty. We have to leave the palace before His Majesty returns.”